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Рассказы на английском языке для начинающих
Томас Спикс
Рассказы на английском языке для начинающих
Дорогие читатели!
Эта книга предназначена для тех, кто начинает изучать английский язык и хочет развивать навыки чтения, понимания текста и обогащать словарный запас. Она предлагает структурированный подход, сочетающий рассказы о повседневной жизни с заданиями, которые помогают закреплять материал и развивать уверенность в языке.
Каждая глава построена таким образом, чтобы читатель мог постепенно погружаться в ситуацию, понимать происходящее и знакомиться с новыми словами и выражениями в естественном контексте. После прочтения текста предлагаются упражнения для проверки понимания и закрепления материала, а также разъяснения, которые помогают глубже осознать правильные ответы и логическую связь между событиями.
Книга будет полезна широкому кругу читателей: студентам, изучающим английский язык в учебных или профессиональных целях, взрослым, стремящимся совершенствовать навыки чтения и устной речи, а также всем, кто хочет систематически развивать способность понимать и использовать английский язык в реальных ситуациях.
Регулярная работа с материалом позволяет постепенно привыкнуть к структуре языка, расширять словарный запас, улучшать навыки анализа текста и уверенно применять английский язык в повседневной жизни. Кроме того, книга поощряет активное использование новых слов и выражений, что делает процесс изучения более осмысленным и продуктивным.
Использование книги способствует не только языковому развитию, но и формированию самостоятельности в обучении. Она создана так, чтобы читатель мог работать с ней индивидуально или вместе с преподавателем, находя мотивацию в последовательном освоении материала и видимых результатах.
Желаю успехов!
A New City – Новый город
ТекстAnna moved to a new city last month. She felt excited but also a little nervous. Everything was different: the streets, the shops, and the people. She did not know anyone there, and she missed her old friends.
On her first day, Anna decided to explore the neighborhood. She walked slowly and looked around. There was a small park near her house. In the park, children were playing, and some people were walking their dogs. Anna sat on a bench and watched them. It made her feel a bit better.
After that, she went to a café. She ordered a cup of coffee and a sandwich. The woman behind the counter smiled and said, “Welcome! Are you new here?” Anna nodded and said yes. They started talking. The woman’s name was Lisa, and she was very friendly.
Lisa told Anna about the city. She showed her a map and recommended some places to visit. Anna felt happy to meet someone kind. Before leaving, Lisa said, “You can come here anytime.”
In the evening, Anna called her best friend. She talked about her day and the new city. “I still miss home,” she said, “but I think I will like it here.”
Her friend smiled and said, “You are brave. Give it some time.”
Anna looked out of the window. The city lights were beautiful. She felt a little less lonely. Maybe this new place could become her home one day.
Лексика
move to a new city – переехать в новый город
feel excited – чувствовать радость, воодушевление
feel nervous – нервничать
explore the neighborhood – исследовать район
look around – осматриваться
a bit better – немного лучше
order a cup of coffee – заказать чашку кофе
behind the counter – за прилавком
nod – кивнуть
start talking – начать разговор
friendly – дружелюбный
recommend places – рекомендовать места
feel happy – чувствовать себя счастливым
best friend – лучший друг
miss home – скучать по дому
give it some time – дать время
look out of the window – смотреть в окно
city lights – огни города
feel lonely – чувствовать одиночество
become home – стать домом
Практика
True / False
Anna moved to a new city a year ago.
She felt only excited.
There was a park near her house.
Lisa worked in a café.
Anna met Lisa in the park.
Anna called her friend in the morning.
Anna felt less lonely at the end of the day.
Questions
Why did Anna feel nervous?
What did she see in the park?
What did Anna order in the café?
Who was Lisa?
How did Lisa help Anna?
What did Anna talk about with her friend?
How did Anna feel at the end of the story?
Проверь себя
True / False с объяснениями
False. В тексте сказано “last month”, то есть в прошлом месяце, а не год назад.
False. Она чувствовала не только радость, но и нервничала, это прямо указано в тексте.
True. В тексте есть предложение о том, что рядом с её домом был парк.
True. Lisa – женщина за прилавком в кафе, значит она там работает.
False. Они познакомились в кафе, а не в парке.
False. Она позвонила подруге вечером, это указано словами “in the evening”.
True. В конце текста сказано, что она чувствовала себя менее одинокой.
Answers
Anna felt nervous because everything was new and she did not know anyone.
She saw children, people, and dogs in the park.
She ordered a cup of coffee and a sandwich.
Lisa was a woman who worked in the café.
Lisa talked to Anna, showed her a map, and recommended places.
Anna talked about her day and the new city.
She felt a little less lonely and more hopeful.
My First Day – Мой первый день
ТекстAnna woke up early on her first full day in the new city. She looked at the clock and smiled. “Today will be a good day,” she thought. She got out of bed, opened the window, and let in some fresh air. The street was quiet, and the morning felt calm.
She made a simple breakfast: eggs, toast, and tea. While she was eating, she made a plan for the day. She wanted to learn more about the city and find some important places, like a supermarket and a bus stop.
After breakfast, Anna got dressed and left the apartment. She walked down the street and looked at the buildings. Everything still felt new and a little strange, but she was curious and ready to explore.
Soon, she found a small supermarket. Inside, she bought some fruit, milk, and bread. The cashier smiled at her, and Anna felt more comfortable. Small things like this made her feel better.
Next, she looked for a bus stop. She walked for about ten minutes and finally saw one. There was a map with bus routes. Anna studied it carefully. It was not easy to understand at first, but she tried her best.
A man was standing nearby. Anna decided to ask for help. “Excuse me, can you help me?” she said. The man smiled and showed her which bus to take. Anna thanked him and felt proud of herself. She was a little nervous to speak, but she did it.
In the afternoon, Anna went back home. She felt tired but happy. She learned many new things and saw new places.
In the evening, she wrote a message to her friend: “My first day was good. I was nervous, but I did many things. I think I am getting stronger.”
She closed her notebook and smiled. It was a good start.
Лексика
wake up early – проснуться рано
full day – полный день
fresh air – свежий воздух
quiet street – тихая улица
make breakfast – готовить завтрак
make a plan – составить план
get dressed – одеться
leave the apartment – выйти из квартиры
feel strange – чувствовать себя странно
be curious – быть любопытным
supermarket – супермаркет
cashier – кассир
feel comfortable – чувствовать себя комфортно
bus stop – автобусная остановка
bus routes – автобусные маршруты
study carefully – внимательно изучать
ask for help – попросить о помощи
feel proud – чувствовать гордость
tired but happy – уставший, но довольный
a good start – хорошее начало
Практика
True / False
Anna woke up late on her first day.
She made a big breakfast.
She wanted to find a supermarket and a bus stop.
She bought clothes in the supermarket.
The cashier was unfriendly.
Anna asked a man for help.
She felt sad at the end of the day.
Questions
What did Anna do in the morning?
What did she eat for breakfast?
What did Anna buy in the supermarket?
Why did she go to the bus stop?
Who helped Anna?
How did Anna feel after asking for help?
What did she write to her friend?
Проверь себя
True / False с объяснениями
False. В тексте сказано, что она проснулась рано, словами “woke up early”.
False. Её завтрак был простым, а не большим.
True. Она хотела найти важные места, включая супермаркет и автобусную остановку.
False. Она купила еду, такую как фрукты, молоко и хлеб, а не одежду.
False. Кассир улыбался, значит он был дружелюбным.
True. Она обратилась к мужчине за помощью на автобусной остановке.
False. В конце дня она чувствовала себя счастливой и довольной, а не грустной.
Answers
Anna woke up early, opened the window, and made breakfast.
She ate eggs, toast, and tea.
She bought fruit, milk, and bread.
She went there to find out how to use the buses.
A man near the bus stop helped her.
She felt proud because she spoke to a stranger and asked for help.
She wrote that her first day was good, she was nervous, but she did many things.
New Neighbors – Новые соседи
ТекстOn the second day in the new city, Anna heard a knock on the door. She was surprised because she did not know anyone yet. She opened the door and saw a woman and a man. They were smiling.
“Hello! We are your neighbors,” the woman said. “My name is Kate, and this is my husband, Tom.”
Anna smiled and said, “Nice to meet you. I’m Anna.”
Kate held a small box. “We made some cookies for you,” she said. “Welcome to the building!”
Anna felt happy and invited them inside. They sat in the living room and started talking. Kate and Tom were very friendly. They asked Anna about her move and her old city.
Anna told them that everything was new for her. “I like the city,” she said, “but I still feel a little lost.”
Tom nodded. “That’s normal,” he said. “We can help you. If you need anything, just ask.”
Kate told Anna about the building. She explained where the laundry room was and how everything worked. She also invited Anna to join them for dinner one day.
Anna thanked them. She felt more comfortable now. It was nice to know that she was not alone.
After they left, Anna tried the cookies. They were very good. She smiled and thought, “I have good neighbors.”
In the evening, Anna wrote in her notebook. She wrote, “Today I met my neighbors. They are kind and helpful. I feel better now.”
She closed the notebook and looked around her apartment. It already felt a little more like home.
Лексика
hear a knock – услышать стук
open the door – открыть дверь
neighbors – соседи
nice to meet you – приятно познакомиться
hold a box – держать коробку
cookies – печенье
invite inside – пригласить внутрь
living room – гостиная
start talking – начать разговор
feel lost – чувствовать себя потерянным
that’s normal – это нормально
need anything – нуждаться в чем-либо
laundry room – прачечная
how it works – как это работает
invite for dinner – пригласить на ужин
feel comfortable – чувствовать себя комфортно
not alone – не один
try cookies – попробовать печенье
write in a notebook – писать в блокноте
feel like home – чувствовать себя как дома
Практика
True / False
Anna knew her neighbors before.
Kate and Tom brought cookies.
Anna did not invite them inside.
Tom offered help.
Kate talked about the building.
The cookies were bad.
Anna felt better after meeting them.
Questions
Who came to Anna’s door?
What did Kate and Tom bring?
Where did they sit and talk?
How did Anna feel before meeting them?
What did Tom say to Anna?
What did Kate explain?
How did Anna feel at the end of the day?
Проверь себя
True / False с объяснениями
False. В тексте сказано, что она никого не знала в новом городе.
True. Соседи принесли печенье, чтобы поприветствовать её.
False. Анна пригласила их внутрь и они сидели в гостиной.
True. Том сказал, что они могут помочь, если ей что-то понадобится.
True. Кейт объяснила, как устроен дом и где находится прачечная.
False. Печенье было вкусным, Анне оно понравилось.
True. В конце она чувствовала себя лучше и более спокойно.
Answers
Kate and Tom came to her door.
They brought cookies.
They sat in the living room.
She felt a little lost.
He said they could help her.
She explained the building and how it works.
She felt better and more comfortable.
At the Café – В кафе
ТекстOn the third day, Anna decided to visit a café near her apartment. She wanted to have a coffee and a small snack. The café was cozy, with soft chairs and a few tables. The smell of fresh coffee made her smile.
Anna went to the counter. A young man greeted her. “Hello! What would you like?” he asked.
“I’d like a cup of coffee and a croissant, please,” Anna said.
“Sure. Anything else?”
“No, thank you,” Anna replied.
She paid and found a small table by the window. She looked outside while drinking her coffee. People were walking, children were playing, and cars were passing by. Anna felt relaxed.
After a few minutes, another customer came and sat at the table next to hers. He smiled at Anna. “Hi! I’m Mark,” he said.
Anna smiled back. “Hi, I’m Anna.”
They started talking. Mark asked about the city and about her life. Anna told him that she had moved recently and that she was still learning about the city. Mark shared some tips about good restaurants and interesting places to visit.
They spent about an hour talking. Anna felt happy to meet someone new. Before leaving, she thanked Mark. “It was nice talking to you,” she said.
“You too,” Mark replied. “See you around!”
Anna left the café feeling cheerful. She thought that meeting new people made her day brighter.
Лексика
visit a café – посетить кафе
have a coffee – выпить кофе
a small snack – небольшой перекус
cozy – уютный
soft chairs – мягкие стулья
the smell of coffee – запах кофе
greet – приветствовать
pay – заплатить
find a table – найти столик
look outside – смотреть наружу
relax – расслабляться
another customer – другой посетитель
smile at – улыбнуться кому-то
start talking – начать разговор
share tips – делиться советами
interesting places – интересные места
spend time – проводить время
feel happy – чувствовать себя счастливым
thank someone – благодарить кого-то
feel cheerful – чувствовать себя радостно
Практика
True / False
Anna went to the café in the morning.
The café was cozy with soft chairs.
She ordered tea and a sandwich.
Mark introduced himself.
Anna and Mark talked for about an hour.
Mark gave Anna directions to her apartment.
Anna left the café feeling cheerful.
Questions
Why did Anna visit the café?
What did she order?
Where did she sit?
Who came to the table next to hers?
What did Mark talk about?
How long did they talk?
How did Anna feel after leaving the café?
Проверь себя
True / False с объяснениями
False. В тексте не указано, что это было утром.
True. Кафе было уютным, с мягкими стульями.
False. Она заказала кофе и круассан.
True. Другой посетитель представился как Mark.
True. Они разговаривали около часа.
False. Mark дал советы о ресторанах и местах, но не про квартиру.
True. Анна ушла из кафе радостной.
Answers
She wanted to have a coffee and a small snack.
She ordered a cup of coffee and a croissant.
She sat at a small table by the window.
Mark came to the table next to hers.
Mark shared tips about restaurants and interesting places.
They talked for about an hour.
She felt cheerful.
A Walk in the Park – Прогулка в парке
ТекстThe next day, Anna decided to take a walk in the nearby park. The sun was shining, and the weather was perfect. She wanted to enjoy some fresh air and see more of the city.
As she walked, she saw children playing with a ball. A dog ran past her, barking happily. People were jogging, walking their dogs, and sitting on benches. Anna felt calm and relaxed.
She found a quiet bench under a tree and sat down. She took out her notebook and started writing about her experiences in the new city. She wrote about her apartment, her neighbors, and her visit to the café. Writing helped her feel organized and less nervous.
After a while, a small bird landed on the bench near her. Anna smiled and watched it. She felt happy to see such simple things in nature.
While walking further, she saw a small pond with ducks swimming. Children were feeding the ducks, and Anna decided to watch for a few minutes. She enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere.
On her way back, she stopped at a small ice cream stand. She bought a chocolate ice cream and ate it while walking. The sweet treat made her even happier.
When she returned home, she felt refreshed. The walk had given her energy and a good mood. She thought, “I like this city more and more every day.”
Лексика
take a walk – прогуляться
nearby park – близлежащий парк
enjoy fresh air – наслаждаться свежим воздухом
shine – светить (о солнце)
weather – погода
children playing – играющие дети
run past – пробежать мимо
bark – лаять
sit on a bench – сидеть на скамейке
feel calm – чувствовать себя спокойно
take out a notebook – достать блокнот
write about – писать о
organized – организованный
less nervous – меньше нервничать
land on – сесть на (о птице)
pond – пруд
feed ducks – кормить уток
ice cream stand – киоск с мороженым
sweet treat – сладость
feel refreshed – чувствовать себя обновленным
Практика
True / False
Anna stayed at home all day.
The weather was sunny.
She saw children playing and dogs barking.
She wrote about her day on a bench.
A bird landed on her notebook.
She bought ice cream on her way back.
She felt tired and unhappy after the walk.
Questions
Where did Anna go for a walk?
What did she do on the bench under the tree?
What animals did she see in the park?
How did she feel while walking?
What did she buy on her way back?
How did the walk affect her mood?
What did Anna think about the city at the end of the walk?
Проверь себя
True / False с объяснениями
False. Она пошла гулять в парк.
True. В тексте сказано, что солнце светило.
True. Она видела играющих детей и лающих собак.
True. Она села на скамейку и писала в блокнот.
False. Птица села рядом на скамейку, а не на блокнот.
True. Она купила шоколадное мороженое.
False. Она чувствовала себя освежённой и в хорошем настроении.
Answers
She went to the nearby park.
She wrote about her experiences in the notebook.
She saw children, dogs, birds, and ducks.
She felt calm and relaxed.
She bought chocolate ice cream.
The walk gave her energy and a good mood.
She thought she liked the city more and more every day.
My New Apartment – Моя новая квартира
ТекстAnna spent the next morning organizing her new apartment. She wanted everything to feel comfortable and cozy. She started by making her bed and tidying up the living room. The apartment was small but bright, with large windows that let in a lot of sunlight.
She unpacked her clothes and put them in the wardrobe. Then she arranged books, notebooks, and some decorations on the shelves. Anna liked to see her things neatly organized; it made her feel calm.
Next, she prepared a small corner for work and study. She put a desk near the window and added a comfortable chair. She also set up a lamp and placed her notebook and pens on the desk. This was her new space to write and plan her days.
After organizing, Anna made herself a cup of tea and sat by the window. She looked outside at the street and the buildings. The city felt familiar now, and she started to feel at home.
In the afternoon, she decided to clean the kitchen and the bathroom. She washed the dishes, wiped the counters, and made everything tidy. She enjoyed the feeling of a clean and organized space.
By evening, the apartment looked cozy and welcoming. Anna felt proud of herself. She thought, “My apartment is small, but it feels like mine. I can live here happily.”
Лексика
organize an apartment – организовать квартиру
comfortable and cozy – удобно и уютно
make the bed – заправить кровать
tidy up – убрать, привести в порядок
bright – светлый
let in sunlight – впускать солнечный свет
unpack clothes – распаковать одежду
wardrobe – шкаф
arrange – расставить, упорядочить
decorations – украшения
shelves – полки
work and study corner – уголок для работы и учёбы
desk – письменный стол
comfortable chair – удобный стул
lamp – лампа
clean kitchen/bathroom – убрать кухню/ванную
wipe counters – вытереть столешницы
dishes – посуда
cozy and welcoming – уютно и приветливо
feel proud – гордиться собой
live happily – жить счастливо
Практика
True / False
Anna left her apartment messy.
The apartment had large windows.
She put her desk near the window.
Anna did not unpack her clothes.
She cleaned the kitchen and bathroom.
The apartment felt unfamiliar to her at the end of the day.
Anna felt proud of her organized apartment.
Questions
What did Anna do first in her apartment?
Where did she put her clothes?
How did she organize her work corner?
What did she do after organizing?
How did the apartment feel in the evening?
What made Anna feel calm?
What did Anna think about her apartment at the end of the day?
Проверь себя
True / False с объяснениями
